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Curious George

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Curious George (2006)

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Reviews Counted: 100

Fresh: 68

Rotten:32

Average Rating: 6.1/10

Consensus: Curious George is a bright, sweet, faithful adaptation of the beloved children’s books.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release: Feb 10, 2006 Wide

Box Office: $58,336,565

Synopsis: Resisting the temptations that so many recent kids' movies have succumbed to, CURIOUS GEORGE stays true to the innocently playful spirit of the beloved, brilliantly simple children's books by H.A. Rey, eschewing ironic asides,... Resisting the temptations that so many recent kids' movies have succumbed to, CURIOUS GEORGE stays true to the innocently playful spirit of the beloved, brilliantly simple children's books by H.A. Rey, eschewing ironic asides, gross-out comedy, and pop culture references. Barely acknowledging the parents and guardians in the audience, the filmmakers talk directly--and effectively--to their target viewers: young children. And much like the tone and story it complements, the bright and colorful animation is distinctly old-fashioned, paying tribute to the books, appealing to kids, and adding to the movie's retro charms. In the film, the Man in the Yellow Hat (now named Ted) is a geeky museum guide, winningly voiced by Will Ferrell, whose relatively restrained performance here is actually less cartoonish than many of his previous flesh-and-blood roles. He travels to Africa in an attempt to obtain a huge ancient ruin that could save his struggling museum, which the owner's son (the inherently funny David Cross) wants to turn into a more-profitable parking lot. Instead, of course, Ted brings back an adorable, mischievous, childlike monkey (fortunately, George doesn't talk, though his primate chatter is quite expressive), who inadvertently causes all kinds of trouble for him--though there's never much doubt that everything will work out for the best in the end. With the talented voice acting (which also includes Dick Van Dyke, Joan Plowright, and Drew Barrymore as Ted's sweet schoolteacher love interest), the appropriately fun and laid-back music by Jack Johnson, the irresistibly likable character of George himself, and the wisely uncluttered plot, first-time feature director Matthew O'Callaghan achieves the rare feat of successfully and respectfully adapting one of the most popular children's books of all time. [More]

Starring: Will Ferrell, Joan Plowright, David Cross, Drew Barrymore

Starring: Will Ferrell, Joan Plowright, David Cross, Drew Barrymore, Eugene Levy

Director: Matthew O'Callaghan

Director: Matthew O'Callaghan
Producer: Ron Howard, David Kirschner, Bonne Radford
Studio: Universal Pictures

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Release:

Sep 26, 2006

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85:1

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English (SDH), French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette - MONKEY IN MOTION: See how an animation artist makes George come alive.

Interactive Features:

  • Drawn To George - Learn to Draw Curious George
  • Games - 1. MONKEY AROUND WITH WORDS
  • 2. WHERE'S GEORGE?
  • 3. BANANA HUNT: HELP HUNGRY GEORGE FIND THE BANANAS
  • Coloring Book - On-screen Coloring Book
  • The Ever Changing Colorful Chameleon
  • Music Video - "Upside Down - Jack Johnson - SIng-A-Long
  • DVD ROM: Features include downloadable coloring sheets that the kids will love!

Reviews for Curious George

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This harmless but charmless caper will have everybody except the most undemanding tot fidgeting.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
09/10/08
Neil Smith
Channel 4 Film
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Gentle enough to satisfy the wee ones but has little to offer their adult companions...

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
06/04/08
Kate Taylor
Globe and Mail
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George's character has been intensely cutesified here, with little of the subversive edge which remains the secret of his lasting appeal.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
David Noh
Film Journal International
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The welcome absence of strained cleverness qualifies as one of its biggest virtues.

Full Review Source: Onion AV Club | comment Comment
02/02/07
Nathan Rabin
Onion AV Club
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It's a gentle, unhurried, largely hand-drawn children's cartoon with a nice simple storyline and no nods and winks to the grown-ups.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
01/27/07
Steve Rose
Guardian [UK]
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George is just so darn cute with his big eyes and bright smile and perpetually sunny disposition, he's pretty much impossible to resist.

Full Review Source: Associated Press | comment Comment
12/29/06
Christy Lemire
Associated Press
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A decent distraction for the young ones, it also seems content to be merely that.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
10/13/06
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies
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A great kids' film, and a vehicle for a beloved character that will hopefully send parents scurrying to the bookstore for the genuine article.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
09/11/06
Stefan Ulstein
Christianity Today
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It's harmless, colourful fun, but even the very young are used to better.

Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
08/18/06
Sydney Morning Herald
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Inocente como seu público-alvo (as crianças menores), é um filme cuja base reside no carinho entre seus dois personagens principais. E, embora isto não gere uma narrativa exatamente intensa, conquista pelo calor de seus sentimentos.

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07/23/06
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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It’s good old-fashioned family entertainment.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Anna Smith
Time Out
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The whole thing might be a bit more bearable were it not for the tooth-rotting sweetness of Jack Johnson's songs, which are all about learning by doing, and how important it is to have friends, and other such guff.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
05/30/06
Paul Arendt
BBC
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Based on the classic series of children's books by Margret and HA Rey, this gently comical animated movie perfectly catches the tone of the adventure tales. It's a charming little film that shouldn't be left to children.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
05/27/06
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
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A shock for those expecting grown-up laughs, Curious George is that rarest of breeds: a kids' film through and through.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
05/26/06
Jo Berry
Empire Magazine
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Enjoyable, brightly coloured and sharply written animation that will delight its target audience while leaving accompanying adults pleasantly surprised.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
05/25/06
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon
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Director Matthew O’Callaghan supplies a bright, cheerful look that will please small kids, but parents hardly need rush them to the theater; the video will do just as well.

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
05/12/06
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
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It is a sweet, simple movie with a sweet, simple message: that children see the world differently and have much to teach the people who love them.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
03/04/06
Marrit Ingman
Austin Chronicle
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Cute but never cloying, uncomplicated but not simple-minded, 'Curious George' is as light, energetic and satisfying as a flip through one of the storybooks that bear his name.

Full Review Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas) | comment Comment
02/22/06
Jonathan R. Perry
Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)
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Small children might enjoy the title character's slapstick antics, but there's not much here to satisfy adults seeking a dose of nostalgia.

Full Review Source: Denton Record Chronicle (TX) | comment Comment
02/21/06
Todd Jorgenson
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
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Curious about the family fare that's out there? Well, wonder no more: "Curious George" is the perfect outing for every member of your household.

Full Review Source: Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) | comment Comment
02/18/06
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)
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